Here are some pictures of the sights I saw on our trip to Universal Studios. The Harry Potter area was really neat and Hogwarts looks so pretty at night. We tried butterbeer and pumpkin juice...ick to both. Although, people did say the butterbeer was better frozen and we didn't try it frozen. Be sure to notice the cute little pug...he was the movie star I "met". I think his name is Frank or it might be Fred but he was in Men In Black! Isn't he just too cute?? We had a good time but were so tired from all the walking we did. If you ever get a chance to go to Universal Studios in Florida I highly recommend it.
About LFY in Victory Heights, Washington:The war has stolen Rosalie’s fiancé, Vic, from her forever. But rather than wallow, Rosalie distracts herself by cramming her days full of activity—mainly by shooting rivets into the B-17 bombers that will destroy the enemy.
When a reporter dubs her “Seattle's Own Rosie the Riveter,” even more responsibility piles up. Her strong arms bear all this, but when intense feelings surface for Kenny, the handsome, kind-hearted, and spiritually unwavering reporter, the fear of losing another love propels Rosalie to leave.
It’s only when Rosalie realizes that God has brought her to this place—and this person—for a reason, the sparkling grace of God compels her to let go of her own strength and lean on His, as well as open her heart to love.
About Tricia Goyer: Tricia Goyer is the author of twenty-four books including Songbird Under a German Moon, The Swiss Courier, and the mommy memoir, Blue Like Play Dough. She won Historical Novel of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from ACFW, and was honored with the Writer of the Year award from Mt. Hermon Writer's Conference in 2003. Tricia's book Life Interrupted was a finalist for the Gold Medallion in 2005. In addition to her novels, Tricia writes non-fiction books and magazine articles for publications like MomSense and Thriving Family. Tricia is a regular speaker at conventions and conferences, and has been a workshop presenter at the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International Conventions. She and her family make their home in Little Rock, Arkansas where they are part of the ministry of FamilyLife. For more on Tricia visit www.triciagoyer.com
About Ocieanna Fleiss:Ocieanna Fleiss is a published writer and has edited six of Tricia Goyer’s historical novels. She lives with her husband and their four children in the Seattle area. For more about Ocieanna visit her blog.
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I think this is the first book I've ever read that dealt with what it was like for the women during WWII and I found it quite interesting. I don't think I've read many books that take place during WWII and I do believe I am going to have to change that. I have to be honest and say that LFY in Victory Heights, Washington was not really my cup of tea. Don't get me wrong it's well written and I liked all the characters but...hmmm, how to explain. Oh, I know...I like romance but I like it more on the side while the romance in this book was pretty much the main course. Does that make sense? When the romance is the main course I sometimes find the book boring and that's what happened with this book. So if you love a good romance then I do recommend this book and like I said I really found it interesting what the women did while most of the men were off at war.
*I received my complimentary review copy through Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for posting my honest review.*
Hello, everyone! :) If you are wondering where I've been I have been in Florida walking miles and miles at Universal Studios. We all had lots of fun but it is nice to be home although I think I could use a vacation from my vacation! ;) I'll post some pictures from my trip later on. We got to see the new Harry Potter area they have and it was so neat, we also got to meet a movie star...he's very cute and I will share who he was later on. I guess I should get back to work but be on the look out for some pictures from my trip. :)
It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old...or for somewhere in between! Enjoy your free peek into the book!
You never know when I might play a wild card on you!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books for teens, women, and children. Before publishing, Melody traveled around the world, volunteered in teen ministry, taught preschool, raised two sons, and worked briefly in interior design and later in international adoption. “I think real-life experiences inspire the best fiction,” she says. Her wide variety of books seem to prove this theory.
It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old...or for somewhere in between! Enjoy your free peek into the book!
You never know when I might play a wild card on you!
***Special thanks to Krista Ocier of Zondervan for sending me a review copy.***
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books for teens, women, and children. Before publishing, Melody traveled around the world, volunteered in teen ministry, taught preschool, raised two sons, and worked briefly in interior design and later in international adoption. “I think real-life experiences inspire the best fiction,” she says. Her wide variety of books seem to prove this theory.
I love Melody Carlson, she's one of my favorite authors. This is the first time I've read any of her YA books though and to me it was okay but not great. I think that its due to the fact that I'm not a YA. Premiere is the first book in the On The Runway Series. It's about two sisters, one is into fashion the other isn't, one is a believer the other isn't and they don't always get along. Overall I did enjoy reading about Paige and Erin and their journey into reality TV and I do think teens will enjoy this series.
